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Virtual Field Day/Week - June 8-12
During the week of June 8-12, the K-5 Barrington PE staff are inviting you to join us for our first K-5 Virtual Field Day. All the information can be found in your child’s PE Google Classroom. Students are encouraged to use this week (June 1-5)to select activities, gather materials and practice their events.
This event is flexible to help get as many people involved as possible. Remember, this will be a K-5 event. Try to get your family involved and challenge them in as many events as possible. Record and share your success with your friends and teachers or have them join you on Zoom for a challenge. However you decide to join us, have a blast during our K-5 Virtual Field Day!
The K-5 Barrington PE Staff

4 days ago, Hampden Meadows Elementary School

Click HERE to order your STAR.
Our S.T.A.R (Staff Teacher Appreciation Recognition) certificate is the perfect end-of-year gift. This spring has been challenging for our Barrington Education Community. Let's recognize our teachers, administrators and staff for being the STARS that they are! Make a tax-deductible donation to Barrington Education Foundation, and we will send each of your honorees a beautiful S.T.A.R. certificate. (Min. of $10 per certificate.) Order forms are due by Friday, June 5th.
BEF champions extraordinary educational opportunities in the Barrington public schools.

Special Events for The Graduating Class of 2020 May 15 & 16: Facebook & Instagram May 15th, Celebration with Oprah #graduation2020: May 16. XQ Event with President Obama - https://graduatetogether2020.com/

May 10, 2020
Dear HMS Students and Families,
We hope you are all well. As you know, schools in Rhode Island will be closed until June 18 with distance learning continuing until the end of the school year. To continue ELA instruction, we need to provide our fourth grade students with the text Through My Eyes by Ruby Bridges .
Over the next few days, beginning on Monday, May 11th, district bus drivers will drop books off at each of your homes to support our ELA program. Please note the precautions taken in preparing the books for your children:
Preparation:
Books have been stored at HMS for nearly 6 weeks without any human contact.
Mr. Sangiuliano collected the books practicing social distancing, wearing a mask, washing his hands, and wearing gloves before handling them.
Books were placed into new gallon sealable bags using the same practices by Mrs. Dwyer and Mrs. Levesque.
They then placed labels on each bag with the student's name and address.
Delivery:
District bus drivers who will deliver the books will collect the books from HMS, where they practiced social distancing and wore masks and gloves.
District bus drivers will drop the book(s) in their bags at the student's doorstep based on the address printed on the label (from aspen).
Received:
When receiving your book(s), please do not greet the district bus drivers. It is essential to continue to practice social distancing.
Do not handle the bag right away.
When you do handle the bag, dispose of the bag right away.
Spray/wipe books with a chemical known to kill COVID-19.
After you have thrown the bag away and sprayed/wiped the book, wash your hands with soap/water for at least 20 seconds.
Below are additional resources/information on what to do when you receive a package:
Washing Hands CDC
I want to thank the many people for making this book distribution happen in these extraordinary times. Thank you, Mr. Messore and Dr. Dillon, for granting us permission to prepare and deliver the books. Thank you, Hampden Meadows teachers, for working together to provide our students with instruction that is as close as possible to being in school. Thank you, Mrs. Dwyer and Mrs. Levesque, for checking the books out to all of the students and placing them in their bags with care. Thank you, Mrs.Resendes, for preparing the maps/routes for our district drivers and coordinating the delivery. Lastly, thank you, district drivers, who deliver the books to our students.
Sincerely,
Tracey A. McGee, Principal

HMS DISTANCE LEARNING Family Book Club
May 12, 2020 @ 2:00
New Kid is a 2019 graphic novel by Jerry Craft. The novel tells the story of Jordan Banks who experiences culture shock when he enrolls at a private school. The book was well received and won the 2020 Newbery Medal and Coretta Scott King Award. It was the first graphic novel to be awarded the Newbery Medal
New Kid
Jerry Craft
You are invited to attend a family book club meeting! This is a great opportunity for you and your child to be exposed to literature and open a wonderful dialogue. Even if you are unable to attend the meeting, sharing a book is a great way to connect with your child.
What you need to know:
You are responsible for securing a copy of the book
WE REALIZE GETTING A COPY OF THE BOOK MIGHT BE A CHALLENGE. IF YOU ARE HAVING TROUBLE PLEASE CONTACT MISS MACLAUGHLIN AND SHE CAN HELP YOU
The purpose of this club is to have a shared experience with your child
This could mean reading the book with or to your child, or individually. Either way the most important aspect is the discussion that it will generate. Both the adult and child are expected to read the book, attend, and participate equally during the meeting, remember this is a shared experience. The adult can be a parent, grandparent, aunt or uncle, anyone!
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If you are planning on attending the Hampden Meadows Family Book Club meeting on Tuesday, May 12th @ 2:00, please fill out this form:
Family Book Club Registration Form

Happy Monday HMS!
Each day you will have a little fun with me!
Today, look for a link to share your pet pictures in your parents email! Let’s make a slideshow or movie out of who we share our time with! ❤️!
Also, make a telephone call to your grandparent(s) or an aunt or uncle today!
You make the call, not mom or dad! Tell them about your distance learning!
UNTIL TOMORROW......

2 months ago, Hampden Meadows Elementary School

HMS Week 2 Distance Learning
Dear Teachers, Parents and Students,
It is with deep gratitude that I write to you all this morning. The support of all parents in our scurry to provide high-quality on-line distance teaching and learning has been undeniably one of our foundational cornerstones. The teachers worked through their unpredicted vacation week as a true professional learning community to learn new internet platforms, learn new and best practices for virtual learning that keeps children engaged and passionate. We experienced some potholes but we bypassed them with success. It is heartwarming to see how dedicated all the parents and teachers have been working night and day for the benefit of the children.
I am blessed to be a part of a community that bonds together to support each other recognizing the importance of showing our children how to deal with productive struggle, perseverance, and passion for learning. While we may be physically separated, we are growing together in a very special way.
I hope everyone had a healthy weekend, made family memories and got some sunshine in on Saturday! What did you do that was new, different and out of the ordinary? By weekday, I am an elementary school principal, by weekend, a fire pit builder and an interior painter! Definitely new and different for me!
Last week, you all ROCKED it! Let's grab hold of this week and attack it with the vigor you did last week!
Please feel free to contact me with any questions via email so I may be a support to you!
Wash, wash, wash your hands!
Tracey A. McGee
Principal Hampden Meadows School

Dear Families,
Thank you for all your support during our transition today. There were a few potholes. The amazing emails and posts I have been seeing along with reports from teachers make me proud of how hard they have worked and proud of how you all support the teachers and your students. We've got this!

March 11, 2020 1:00 PM
Dear Families,
After consulting with the most recent guidelines provided by the State concerning best practices around preventing the spread of COVID-19, we are postponing tonight's Girls' Puberty Night at Hampden Meadows, PTO Bingo night at Sowams, and Art's Night at Primrose. This evening, Barrington Public Schools will engage in a statewide conference call updating us on the best practices for PK-12 Schools in Rhode Island. After the conference call, we will send out a more formal communication about events occurring throughout our District over the next few weeks. If Barrington receives additional information during the conference call, we will share that with you as well on our dedicated page: https://www.barringtonschools.org/article/198359?org=barrington-schools
Sincerely,
Michael Messore, III
Superintendent Barrington Public Schools

3 months ago, Dr. Paula Dillon

Dear Families,
After consulting with the most recent guidelines provided by the State concerning best practices around preventing the spread of COVID-19, we are postponing tonight's Girls' Puberty Night. This evening, Barrington Public Schools will engage in a statewide conference call updating us on the best practices for PK-12 Schools in Rhode Island. After the conference call, we will send out a more formal communication about events occurring throughout our District over the next few weeks. If Barrington receives additional information during the conference call, we will share that with you as well on our dedicated page: https://www.barringtonschools.org/article/198359?org=barrington-schools
Sincerely,
Michael Messore, III
Superintendent Barrington Public Schools

GIRLS NIGHT INFO- We understand that there are concerns about COVID-19. At this time, the RIDOH is recommending that people practice caution when meeting in groups—that they do not attend if sick—and that they avoid shaking hands or hugging. They have not yet recommended cancelling events. In light of that, we plan to hold the Girls Puberty Night this Wednesday, March 11, from 6:15-7:30. If you or your child feels ill, we ask that you please stay home.
If you are uncomfortable attending a public event due to other factors, you are encouraged to check out The Care and Keeping if You, Volume 1, and attend next year when Dr. Douglas returns for her 9th Puberty Night!
If there are updates to the RIDOH recommendations, we will notify you ASAP—so please check our website before coming out Wednesday night.

Tough Tiger Meeting March 10@ 7 PM on the second floor of the Public Library

3 months ago, Hampden Meadows Elementary School

Dear Hampden Meadows Families,
The SurveyWorks Stakeholder Survey Initiative is an effort to gather the information that will help improve the quality of schools across Rhode Island. The surveys capture and assess information that helps educators understand and act upon what students, teachers, support professionals, administrators, and parents say about the climate, culture, and learning environments in their schools.
The window to take the survey is open now.This is the link to the survey. https://surveys.panoramaed.com/ride
As a parent at HMS, please complete this survey using the family code:01105family

The final preparations for the Plastic Awareness event! #hmstoughtigers

4 months ago, Hampden Meadows Elementary School

March Lunch Menu attached!

4 months ago, Hampden Meadows Elementary School

HMS Boys Night begins at 6:15 in the cafeteria. This is an event for grade 5 boys and is not a drop off event.

4 months ago, Hampden Meadows Elementary School

Substitutes welcome to apply. Did you know that Barrington Public Schools increased ay to day substitute rate from $70 per day to $90 per day? Qualified individuals with a Bachelor's Degree or RI Teacher Certification are invited to complete an application http://bit.ly/2OKZO7R

4 months ago, Barrington Public Schools

Lots of love at HMS! #hmstoughtigers

4 months ago, Hampden Meadows Elementary School

A great professional learning community at work! Learning from each other!

4 months ago, Hampden Meadows Elementary School

The Hampden Meadows School Town Meeting today was a blast! #hmstoughtigers

4 months ago, Hampden Meadows Elementary School

What an exciting day! The Hampden Meadows Community has its first town meeting! Stay tuned for more to come this morning! #hmstoughtigers

4 months ago, Hampden Meadows Elementary School

HMS- Due to our presenters illness, the “Girl’s Night” this evening will need to be rescheduled.

4 months ago, Hampden Meadows Elementary School

Students working hard on creating civic actions, inventions, and/or art projects to bring awareness to the plastic pollution crisis. Great way to demonstrate our Deeper Learning strategies!#HMStoughtigers

4 months ago, Hampden Meadows Elementary School

Just a reminder that the last week of enrichment classes are being held today and tomorrow! Please make sure your child knows how they are getting home.

HMS- Just a reminder that enrichment classes are being held today and tomorrow ! Please make sure your child knows how they are getting home.

4 months ago, Hampden Meadows Elementary School

HMS Boys’ and Girls’ Nights 2020 Parents are encouraged to attend as it is an excellent conversation opener, and open communication through the “puberty years” is essential. Please note, this is not a drop-off event. Boys’ Night: Wednesday, February 12th, from 6:30-8 pm in the HMS Auditorium. The presentation will be given by Thomas Crain, MD, a cardiologist at Lifespan and father of 4 boys. The discussion is designed for 5th grade boys only. Girls’ Night: Monday, February 10th, from 6:30-8 pm in the HMS Auditorium. The presentation will be given by Megan Douglas, MD, a Med-Peds primary care physician in Rehoboth and mother of 3.

4 months ago, Hampden Meadows Elementary School

Save the Dates!

4 months ago, Hampden Meadows Elementary School

Hampden Meadows School just completed a successful lockdown drill. Many thanks to our local Police Department and Superintendent for their assistance. Students and staff of this school are to be commended for their compliance.

5 months ago, Hampden Meadows Elementary School

Just a reminder that enrichment classes are being held tomorrow and Thursday! Please make sure your child knows how they are getting home.

East Bay Lacrosse offers girls and boys programs for players in Kindergarten through 8th grade. Registration for East Bay Lacrosse will close on Friday, February 15th. If you would like to learn more or to register, please visit www.eastbaylax.org.
PRICING: Grades 1/2, 3/4, 5/6, 7/8: $185 Early Bird rate (until January 16th), $235 regular registration rate. Ladysharks & Landsharks (Kindergarten and older PreK): $85.

5 months ago, Hampden Meadows Elementary School

HMS - Just a reminder that enrichment classes are being held tomorrow and Thursday. Knitting students- don’t forget to bring your materials in for class tomorrow!

5 months ago, Hampden Meadows Elementary School

Hampden Meadows teachers and Westerly teachers learning from each other! A great day to share and learn!

After yesterday's late bus run for the enrichment program, we have contacted the busing company and have put systems into place to have a more efficient afternoon run. The process also includes a better communication stream if there ever were a delay again in this late bus.

We have just 2 days left of our Whooo’s Reading fundraiser! If you have not donated yet please consider doing so! All funds raised go directly back to enriching our students. We have 6 Dave and Buster gift cards to hand out to the students who read and raise the most between 11/22 and 11/26!

Don’t forget coats, hats, mittens and scarves in case we have recess. Always be prepared!

7 months ago, Hampden Meadows Elementary School

Whoooos Reading?

7 months ago, Hampden Meadows Elementary School

HMS families, we are 50% of the way to reaching our fundraising goal in the Whooo's Reading Program! Way to go! We have just 16 days left, I know we can reach our goal of 400,000 minutes and $20,000!
Our students have been busy reading up a storm.
Thank you so much to those of you who have already donated to the fundraiser. If you have not yet sponsored your child, there is still time to do so, our fundraiser comes to an end November 26th!
Remember all students who get one sponsor between 11/8 and 11/11 will be entered into a raffle to win Barrington Books gift cards. Also the class with the most overall participation (read, responding and raising) this weekend will win an extra recess!
It is never to late to sign up, your child can log in and start reading at any point through November 26th! Questions?
HMSwhooosreading@gmail.com

7 months ago, Hampden Meadows Elementary School

Urgent deadline for HMS chapter of Girls on the Run

7 months ago, Hampden Meadows Elementary School

Principal for the Day! What a day!

7 months ago, Hampden Meadows Elementary School

Please read about picture retake day!

7 months ago, Hampden Meadows Elementary School

Parents are our partners! Enjoying learning in Mr Farley’s room.

7 months ago, Hampden Meadows Elementary School

Week Two Whoo’s Reading Incentives

7 months ago, Hampden Meadows Elementary School

Barrington Public Schools is looking for Crossing Guards to add to our staff of dedicated and caring professionals. If interested, contact Human Resources at 401-245-5000 or email fiored@barringtonschools.org

7 months ago, Barrington Public Schools

The annual HMS Whooo’s Reading event is under way! Students have already logged 11,000 minutes! Friday, all students with 3 or more sponsors by 10/31, will be entered in a raffle to win Principal for a Day! Questions can be emailed to HMSwhooosreading@gmail.com

7 months ago, Hampden Meadows Elementary School

Don’t forget to join us for the book faire tonight at HMS from 6-8 pm. Food trucks for dinner too! Also, bring a gently used item to keep others warm! Gently used

8 months ago, Hampden Meadows Elementary School

Our new student council president is installed at HMS!

8 months ago, Hampden Meadows Elementary School

Shrek rehearsals start next week for HMS!

8 months ago, Hampden Meadows Elementary School

Due to the prospect of inclement weather tomorrow, HMS Bike and Walk to School Day has been postponed to Friday October 17th.

Interested in working for @bps_ri? We are hiring a long term special education substitute and a special education intern. Interns receive a benefits package. Both positions required Rhode Island Special Education Certification. Contact matthesk@barringtonschools.org 401-245-5000

8 months ago, Dr. Paula Dillon

Congratulations, Barbara Hughes! The @bhs_ri music teacher was recognized as Barrington’s Teacher of the Year.

8 months ago, Dr. Paula Dillon

Congratulations! The @bhs_ri music teacher was honored as Barrington’s Teacher of the Year at Waterfire tonight.

8 months ago, Dr. Paula Dillon

Congratulations to Melanie Roy! The @bms_ri library media specialist was honored as the Rhode Island Library Media Teacher of the Year!

Sign up! for PTOFFICE for HMS! It allows you access to multiple opportunities! I will also give you the option to join the PTO too! https://tools.ptoffice.com/reg/R_HMP0E3
The password is HMS2019

9 months ago, Hampden Meadows Elementary School

Mrs Cabral’s class has a place value showdown. Fun ways to engage with math!

9 months ago, Hampden Meadows Elementary School

An opportunity for 11-13 year olds!

9 months ago, Hampden Meadows Elementary School

Monday Morning Meetings - connecting after the weekend!

9 months ago, Hampden Meadows Elementary School

Meet some of our new staff!

9 months ago, Hampden Meadows Elementary School

Barrington Youth Basketball 🏀
Dear Parents,
Barrington Youth Basketball will be holding tryouts for travel basketball for grades 3-8 beginning this Saturday and next week for the winter season.
BYBA supports teaching leadership and basketball skills through fun, teaching, and healthy competition. Players in the 3rd-5th grades play with modified rules designed to enhance the learning of the game and players can expect lots of practice and even playing time. And we’ll field as many teams as we have players and coaches.
If you like to learn more, please visit our website for more information at: www.bybahoops.com or reach out to mike@bybahoops.com

9 months ago, Hampden Meadows Elementary School

5th grade band Instrument pick up will be Monday evening 6-7. The schedule will be released next week and lessons will begin the week of September 23rd.

Lots of smiling faces and happy hearts as we got right down to work today!

9 months ago, Hampden Meadows Elementary School

Barrington students, parents, teachers, and staff were greeted by a beautiful day to begin the new school year. Welcome Back @bps_ri

9 months ago, Dr. Paula Dillon

Dismissal procedures have been posted to the webpage, Facebook, Twitter and an email has been sent. Please review!

9 months ago, Hampden Meadows Elementary School

@PawSox posted "We can’t wait to honor the Barrington Little Leaguers tomorrow (8.31.19)! Half the proceeds of every ticket sold through this link will go directly back to Barrington Little League, so help us spread the word!" 🎟 https://bit.ly/2ZoQQoa
@RI_Barrington @bps_ri

Dear families, Due to the weather, today's End of Year Celebration for fifth grade will take place indoors. Please review the timelines for your child's class. While not the ideal situation, we will still celebrate the great strides of our students with pride! 1:00-1:45 Mrs. Reynolds, Mrs. Faria, Mr. Cassarino, Mrs. Burke, Miss Killian 2:00-2:45 Mr. Tedino, Whittaker, Miss Reilly, Mrs. Cabral, Mrs. Toman Thank you for your cooperation and understanding. Tracey McGee

Nachiket P. has been notified by the National Geographic Society that he is one of the semifinalists eligible to compete in the 2019 National Geographic GeoBee Rhode Island State Competition. The contest will be held on Friday, March 29, 2019.

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Barrington Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, gender, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, or status as a disabled veteran, or past or present honorable military service, or any other protected category with respect to access to, the provision of, or employment in its educational services, programs, and activities, including admissions, athletics and other BPS program as required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1965, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and other federal and state laws that prohibit discrimination. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Equity Officer, Assistant Superintendent; 401-245-5000 x 2. You may also direct inquiries directly to the Office for Civil Rights (Boston Office), U.S. Department of Education, 8th Floor, 5 Post Office Square, Boston, MA 02109-3921, Telephone: (617) 289-0111; Facsimile: (617) 289-0150; Email: OCR.Boston@ed.gov. If you require an accommodation to attend a meeting or program at a school, call the Equal Employment Officer at least two business days in advance of the meeting or program. If you require an accommodation to attend a District meeting or program, call the Equity Officer at least two business days in advance of the meeting or program, or the school principal to attend a building-based event.